In a major breakthrough, 22 Maoists surrendered in Odisha's Malkangiri district following a significant increase in state surrender rewards. The move aims to weaken Left-Wing Extremism. Read the full details.
Odisha government issues notifications for major urban expansion, upgrading 5 NACs to municipalities and creating 24 new NACs across 13 districts to boost governance and civic amenities.
Telangana DGP Shivadhar Reddy announces surrender of 41 Maoists with 24 firearms. He reveals top leadership directed cadres to hide until 2026, urges more to surrender.
A 15-year-old Maoist cadre from Jharkhand surrendered before Rourkela police, disillusioned with extremist ideology. A .9mm carbine was recovered. Read the full story.
Security forces eliminate 3 Maoists with Rs 12 lakh bounty in Sukma. In a separate development, 11 insurgents surrender in Narayanpur. Read the latest on Chhattisgarh's anti-Naxal operations.
Facing public criticism, BJP MLAs in Odisha have urged CM Mohan Charan Majhi to reconsider a proposed three-fold salary hike. The move, passed on Dec 9, would make Odisha MLAs the highest-paid in India. Read more.
In a major blow to CPI (Maoist), 34 armed cadres surrendered in Bijapur. Key leaders like Sanju, carrying ₹8 lakh reward, quit citing police pressure and desire for normal life. Details inside.
A surrendered Maoist leader discloses CPI (Maoist) has paused attacks due to security pressure, changed communication to internet, and relies on local cultivation. Read the full confession.
An internal CPI(Maoist) document admits the group is in a survival phase due to security ops & internal failures. Read the full analysis of the 2024 politburo circular.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi launches the Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Policy 2025, aiming to attract investments and create jobs. The state announces two dedicated industrial parks. Read more.
DMET Odisha announces revised schedule for NEET PG 2025 Round 2 counselling. Choice filling from Dec 18-20. Check eligibility, key dates, and reporting details here.
Severe cold wave grips Odisha with G Udayagiri recording 4.4°C. IMD warns of continued low temperatures for next 4-5 days. Read for details on affected districts and forecasts.
Gadchiroli, once a Maoist hotspot, has seen a dramatic decline in insurgency. SP Neelotpal reveals how policing, civic action, and surrender policies brought peace. Read the full story.
BSE Odisha has announced the Class 10 exam schedule for 2026. Check dates, download the timetable from bseodisha.ac.in, and prepare for exams starting February 19.
In a major blow to Naxalism, 10 Maoists from the Kanha-Bhoramdeo division surrendered in Balaghat, MP. The group includes most-wanted commander Surendar alias Kabir. Read the full story.
Odisha's new Pharma & Medtech Policy 2025 aims to make the state a strategic hub for healthcare manufacturing. The policy includes plans for dedicated industrial parks and a roadmap aligned with India's 2047 vision. Read more.
Odisha Police enhance night security with checkpoints from 1 AM to 5 AM to protect women workers and tourists. New law allows women's night shifts. Read details.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi announces a committee headed by ex-IAS Ashok Tripathy to review long-pending demands of teaching & non-teaching staff. Report due in 6 months.
Odisha assembly passes Jan Vishwas Bill 2025, decriminalising outdated provisions in 16 laws to boost ease of doing business and ease of living. Read the key reforms.
Odisha faces delays in 705 multi-village water supply projects. Minister V Somanna cites land acquisition & contractor issues. Learn about state's corrective measures & plans to tackle water scarcity.
Odisha CM Majhi inaugurates Industry Conclave 2025, highlighting state's MSME growth, 6.1% GDP infrastructure investment & plans to become eastern India's MSME gateway. Read more.
Maharashtra-Madhya Pradesh-Chhattisgarh Maoist committee announces early surrender on Jan 1, 2026, seeking peaceful rehabilitation. A contrasting protest highlights internal divisions. Explore the details.
Odisha government increases Maoist surrender rewards by 10% over Chhattisgarh rates. New policy offers up to ₹1.20 crore for top leaders to combat Left-Wing Extremism. Read more about the strategy.
Odisha government approves 20 industrial projects across 11 districts, expected to create 7,815 jobs and boost state economy. Key sectors include renewable energy, tourism and manufacturing.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi announces ambitious $500 billion economy target by 2036, reveals Rs 2 lakh crore investments and 84 new industries. Read about Odisha's industrial transformation.
In a major blow to the outlawed CPI (Maoist), 15 cadres carrying rewards totalling Rs 48 lakh surrendered in Sukma. The group includes five women and four hardcore members. Read more.
Fifteen active Maoists carrying rewards worth ₹48 lakh surrendered in Sukma district, dealing a major blow to CPI (Maoist) in Bastar. Includes PLGA Battalion members. Read more.
The killing of top Naxalite commander Madvi Hidma marks another major blow to CPI (Maoist), once India's gravest internal security threat. Read about their ideological decline and government's 2026 elimination deadline.
Thippiri Gangadhar searches for his brother, top Maoist leader Devuji, after 42 years. The Andhra Pradesh High Court rejects his habeas corpus plea. Get the full story.
Seven Maoist rebels eliminated in fierce encounter with Andhra Pradesh police in Alluri Sitharama Raju district. Security forces recover weapons in major anti-insurgency operation.